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CSP26271 - Tooling Plates

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Mar 2026 at 15:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, has recently completed the procurement process for tooling plates, following a limited competition procedure. The contract, titled "CSP26271 - Tooling Plates," was awarded to Durbin Metal Industries Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to construction materials such as plates, sheets, strip, and foil. The contract, which began on 26 February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2026, is valued at £16,520 excluding VAT, and took place in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of construction materials, particularly SMEs. By engaging in limited competition procurement exercises like this one, such businesses can expand their client base and improve their market presence in the central government sector. Businesses with capabilities in providing quality goods within the specified category should consider participating in similar tenders to enhance their growth prospects in this industry. Additionally, being involved with a prominent organisation such as UK Research and Innovation may bolster a company's reputation and credibility in the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26271 - Tooling Plates

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Tooling Plates to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fe5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018552-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44170000 - Plates, sheets, strip and foil related to construction materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,520 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DURBIN METAL INDUSTRIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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